How-To
This is a good term step by step procedure listings to accomplish some complex or difficult task. It should be light on theory (maybe link to an in-depth knowledge article instead) but probably can encompass technique. However consider writing up a separate technique article if you describe a technique if the techniques one need in this how-to are generally useful in other projects. This is a great term for 'how I made my robot' type articles.
Using a BASIC like language to add Computer Vision, Speech Recognition, and network connectivity to your next robot
Tue, 10/27/2009 - 14:25 | by eric_gregoriThe RobotVisionToolkit is a free tool that allows you to easily experiment with Computer Vision, Speech Recognition, TCP/IP networking, Joystick support and other advanced features in your next robot.
The RobotVisionToolkit uses a language called RobotSee to tie all these advanced features together. RobotSee is a basic like language specifically designed for people currently using the Basic Stamp, or other BASIC like languages.
The RobotVisionToolkit includes a text editor, and graphic debugger. It works with almost any web camera.
How-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR, Part 3b
Wed, 07/01/2009 - 17:09 | by Tony StramHow-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR
Part 3b
How-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR, Part 3a
Sun, 11/02/2008 - 13:05 | by Tony StramHow-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR
How-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR, Part 2
Mon, 09/22/2008 - 22:14 | by Tony StramHow-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR
Part 2
Well, I'm back. It's time to finish setting up our programming environment. This time around I will be short on words and long on pictures. So let's get this show on the road.
How-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR, Part 1
Sat, 09/20/2008 - 12:08 | by Tony StramHow-To Setup Eclipse and WinAVR
Part 1
ooPIC Mark III Notes
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 14:17 | by SGarciaJunun ooPIC Mark III Notes
Salvador Garcia, May 21, 2008
Introduction
Creating a simple but stable 5v supply
Fri, 03/14/2008 - 20:26 | by EddyWThe question came up on the Chibots mailing list about creating a stable 5v supply for the electronic components of a robot. It is true that motors, servos and even sensors can wreak havoc on your regulated supply. Electrical noise is a complex issue, there are a huge number of books on the subject and googling it will return more hits that you'll care to count. I will share with you what has worked for me and we'll use our current Robomagellan bot as an example.
Curious Inventor
Wed, 01/09/2008 - 00:19 | by webmasterThis is a website I ran across today on Hack-A-Day that has a nice how-to guide on SMD soldering. He mentions the solder wick technique but also shows practical straight-foward techniques to accomplish good SMD solder joints.
PID for Line Following
Sat, 10/27/2007 - 01:14 | by EddyWWant to make your robot follow a line? At slower speeds, the process is pretty simple - if the sensors say it is going left, steer right and if going right, steer left. This process has its limitations though, mainly when the speed is increased . This is when a PID controller starts to shine.
Digital Lap Timer Update - 10/3/07
Wed, 08/29/2007 - 00:37 | by EddyWRyan and I have been working on a lap timer for our contests in October. The timer uses the Chibot controller with a Mega88 MCU, runs on 4 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable) and supports 3 sensors. It is designed for 3 modes:
